Fragment Greco–Roman period (30 B.C.– 641 A.D.), 4th/5th century

weaving, textile, wool

natural stone pattern

wood texture

rippled sketch texture

wave pattern

weaving

textile

wool

animal print

possibly oil pastel

text

egypt

organic pattern

wooden texture

line

natural texture

organic texture

"Fragment" is a Coptic tapestry from the 4th or 5th century, dating to the Greco-Roman period. The tapestry features a repeating pattern of stylized birds woven in black and white threads on a beige linen ground. This fragment, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, likely represents a decorative element from a larger textile, showcasing the sophisticated weaving techniques and artistic motifs of Coptic art.